Global Entrepreneurs

Coming late to life as a freelance translator, Isabel Vidigal has not only embraced the role but mentors others within the industry. What’s your story? After getting my Business Administration degree I started working in the corporative environment. 20 years later I had a 180-degree career shift, becoming a translator. …

Frustrated by the lack of benefit from conventional medicines, Jenine Boser turned to alternative therapies and they helped her so much she is now using them to help others. What’s your story? In my twenties my mental and physical health were at an all-time low. I started seeking alternative ways …

Doug Lawrence moved from job coaching to mentoring and found it so rewarding he doesn’t want to retire. What’s your story? I was job coaching university/college students and the relationship went from job coaching to mentoring. They would encounter something in the work place they did not know how to …

While becoming a successful model Lola Chél acquired skills she now passes on to others who aspire to emulate her. What’s your story? I am a full-time, internationally working, multi-agency represented, professional model and model coach. Working with brands such as iT Cosmetics, Doir Backstage, Pretty Little Thing, Averr Aglow, …

Anil Kumar believes that good leadership and team engagement leads to satisfied customers. What’s your story? Initially, the company I worked for aided me in landing a stint in Singtel. Following this, I gained valuable experience in various aspects of IT development, including setting up and running offshore IT development …

Ray Kua realised that he and his partner had water skills greater than most, so they set about creating a business to pass on their skills. What’s your story? We met as basketball teammates in Jurong JC. Jay is a competitive triathlete, while I (Ray) enlisted in the Naval Diving …

Being a storyteller who constantly asks why has led TJ Neathery into a career in marketing. What’s your story? I’ve always been fascinated with connecting people through storytelling. My academic journey led me through film studies toward an MFA in Fiction. As I was finishing these degrees, friends and family …

Gavin Sim’s success has much to do with his lack of fear of failure. What’s your story? Growing up, I had stable life, the freedom to pursue my interests academically, and did not need to worry about finances. I found a stable career path as a Naval officer but left …

A family relocation led to Yagen Moshe changing jobs and he has never looked back. What’s your story? I joined Shamir in early 2005 because of my wife. She wanted to move to north Israel thus I was made to resign from my job in the city center. While looking …

Yeo Chuen Chuen’s transition from teaching to coaching has encouraged her to expand her own skills whilst encouraging others. What’s your story? I spent 14 years teaching but I had always been interested in personal development. At a leadership program by Dr John C Maxwell, I discovered professional coaching. It …